/ 6 Speech and Language Therapist inBedfordhire inBedfordhire PUBLISHED 21 OCT 2024

Applications are welcomed from B5 and B6 Speech and Language Therapists who are interested in joining our mainstream schools team in Central Bedfordshire.

As a result of new investment, we are delighted to be implementing 'Link Speech and Language Therapists' to work collaboratively with schools around identification and support for all children with SLCN. The whole school approach will involve attending termly planning meetings with SENDCo's, assessment, intervention and training for staff.

You will be joining a team of other therapists in similar roles and will be supported by the school lead Speech and Language Therapist. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your core clinical skills and support will be offered for newly qualified therapists and this.

Please get in touch if you would to have a chat or come and shadow one of the team to find out more about the role

Should we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert earlier than advertised

We need:

A motivated and enthusiastic therapist who is willing to work flexibly

Someone looking to develop their clinical knowledge and skills

You will:

Manage a caseload providing targeted, evidence-based assessment and therapy for children with a range of SLCN

Work as a link therapist for a number of mainstream schools in Central Bedfordshire

Attend termly planning meetings with the schools to jointly plan priorities, schedule therapy sessions and identify training needs for school staff

Work with the school lead SLT, wider team and therapy support practitioners in delivering high quality care

Maintain good communication with the schools and parents of the children referred to the service

As a Service we provide:

A comprehensive support programme for newly qualified therapists

Formal and informal training, including shadowing opportunities

Regular robust clinical supervision and a mentoring system

Continued Professional Development opportunities including in house training and external courses

Reflective clinical forums and buddying systems

Regular whole service and locality team meetings

If this sounds like your type of role, we'd love to hear from you!

About us

To undertake a range of assessments, both standardised and non-standardised, taking account of medical, social and educational factors, in order to make a differential diagnosis.

To plan, deliver and evaluate intervention following professional guidelines and agreed service standards.

As part of that process, to be able to plan appropriate long term and short term goals working towards discharge.

To undertake administrative duties connected with the caseload including maintenance of case notes and provision of written reports, following service standards.

To ensure that all work is carried out in close collaboration with all those involved in childrens care so that the approach to intervention and support is co-ordinated and comprehensive.

To identify when there is a need for a second opinion, referring to senior colleagues or SLT specialists as appropriate.

To make onward referral as appropriate.

To deliver training to enhance the skills of the wider workforce around Speech, Language and Communication.

To develop clinical skills and professional knowledge through experience, training and supervision.

To take part in the supervision of students with support.

To take part in supervision of the work of SLT Assistants and volunteers when required.